Question: The transactions completed by PS Music during June 2018 were described at the end of Chapter 1. The following transactions were completed during July, the

The transactions completed by PS Music during June 2018 were described at the end of Chapter 1. The following transactions were completed during July, the second month of the business’s operations:

Jul.1Peyton Smith made an additional investment in PS Music in exchange for common stock by depositing $5,000 in PS Music’s checking account.
 1Instead of continuing to share office space with a local real estate agency, Peyton decided to rent office space near a local music store. Paid rent for July, $1,750.
 1Paid a premium of $2,700 for a comprehensive insurance policy covering liability, theft, and fire. The policy covers a one-year period.
 2Received $1,000 on account.
 3On behalf of PS Music, Peyton signed a contract with a local radio station, KXMD, to provide guest spots for the next three months. The contract requires PS Music to provide a guest disc jockey for 80 hours per month for a monthly fee of $3,600. Any additional hours beyond 80 will be billed to KXMD at $40 per hour. In accordance with the contract, Peyton received $7,200 from KXMD as an advance payment for the first two months.
 3Paid $250 on account.
 4Paid an attorney $900 for reviewing the July 3 contract with KXMD. (Record as Miscellaneous Expense.)
 5Purchased office equipment on account from Office Mart, $7,500.
 8Paid for a newspaper advertisement, $200.
 11Received $1,000 for serving as a disc jockey for a party.
 13Paid $700 to a local audio electronics store for rental of digital recording equipment.
 14Paid wages of $1,200 to receptionist and part-time assistant.

Enter the following transactions on Page 2 of the two-column journal:

Jul.16Received $2,000 for serving as a disc jockey for a wedding reception.
 18Purchased supplies on account, $850.
 21Paid $620 to Upload Music for use of its current music demos in making various music sets.
 22Paid $800 to a local radio station to advertise the services of PS Music twice daily for the remainder of July.
 23Served as disc jockey for a party for $2,500. Received $750, with the remainder due August 4, 2018.
 27Paid electric bill, $915.
 28Paid wages of $1,200 to receptionist and part-time assistant.
 29Paid miscellaneous expenses, $540.
 30Served as a disc jockey for a charity ball for $1,500. Received $500, with the remainder due on August 9, 2018.
 31Received $3,000 for serving as a disc jockey for a party.
 31Paid $1,400 royalties (music expense) to National Music Clearing for use of various artists’ music during July.
 31Paid dividends, $1,250.

PS Music’s chart of accounts and the balance of accounts as of July 1, 2018 (all normal balances), are as follows:

11Cash$3,920
12Accounts Receivable1,000
14Supplies170
15Prepaid Insurance
17Office Equipment
21Accounts Payable250
23Unearned Revenue
31Common Stock4,000
33Dividends500
41Fees Earned6,200
50Wages Expense400
51Office Rent Expense800
52Equipment Rent Expense675
53Utilities Expense300
54Music Expense1,590
55Advertising Expense500
56Supplies Expense180
59Miscellaneous Expense415
 Required:
1.Enter the July 1, 2018, account balances in the appropriate balance column of a four-column account. No entry is needed for accounts with a zero balance. Write Balance in the Item column, and select a check mark in the Posting Reference column. (Note: Verify the equality of the debit and credit balances in the ledger before proceeding with the next instruction.)
2.Analyze and journalize each transaction in a two-column journal beginning on Page 1, omitting journal entry explanations. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
3.Post the journal to the ledger, extending the account balance to the appropriate balance column after each posting. Indicate a zero balance by inserting a 0 (zero) in either of the Balance columns opposite the entry.
4.Prepare an unadjusted trial balance as of July 31, 2018.

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